Shocking Things We Learned About Amy Winehouse After Her Death

Following her untimely passing, this talented musician has been honored by friends, family members, and music industry cohorts, who continue to share obscure facts and previously unknown information about her. From the good to the bad, here are some of the things we learned about Amy Winehouse after her death.

On July 3rd, 2015, the Asif Kapadia-directed documentary Amy debuted in New York and Los Angeles. The highly-anticipated film included intimate videos from the singer's life, including a clip of her serenading one of her closest friends on her birthday. In the video, a 14-year-old Winehouse effortlessly belted out "Happy Birthday," proving that even at such a young age, she was full of extraordinary talent. Even the late legendary film critic Roger Ebert said it was as if the young Winehouse had been:

"Possessed by the spirit of an ancient R&B diva."

Kapadia was also impressed by the countless hours of footage he reviewed for the documentary. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine he stated,

"What I learned was what a creative, intelligent, funny human being she was…I didn't know any of that. I don't know if anyone did."

Despite the film being a critical success, not everyone was excited to see the documentary come to life. The Winehouse family refused to give their approval because they believed the singer's father was portrayed as an enabler to her drug and alcohol abuse.

“She had her family with her all the time, they accuse me and my family of not being there, it's preposterous."

Despite their displeasure with the final edit, the film, including the scene of Winehouse proving she was a vocal powerhouse at such a young age, will always be cherished by her fans.

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